Sit back and relax in the connected living room

This article was taken from the June 2015 issue of WIRED magazine. Be the first to read WIRED's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online.

The screen of Sony's new 65-inch 4K TV is just 4.9mm thick. It achieves its floating style by hiding the electronics and high-resolution speakers behind a sheer glass panel. Just touch it with an NFC-enabled smartphone to view your photos in impressive ultra-high definition. £tbc

This planter has its own sub-irrigation system built into the lining -- simply fill the reservoir with a solution containing liquid fertiliser, and the roots will be drip fed over a period of 12 weeks. A glass level-indicator poking above the soil lets you know when it's time for a top-up. £22.99

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Linn's impressively engineered digital speakers have four 100W amplifiers built into the pillars of each stand, which also serve as passive heat sinks. The accompanying DSM (the brains of this outfit) up-samples all inputs -- including your vinyl -- to a high-resolution 24bit/192kHz. £17,500

This universal controller smashed its $50,000 Kickstarter goal in February, raising more than $1.5m. It learns your palm print and greets you by name before its puck, or brain, takes care of your home entertainment preferences. $299 (remote and brain)

More than a mere telepresence device, Jibo has enough AI to be able to talk to its owner. And with face detection and a three-axis motor keeping its LCD engaged with you, it appears to have a personality too. Jibo can learn your preferences, take online orders, read emails and act as a friendly interface to your smart home's connected devices. $tbc

This 10cm<sup>3</sup> HD webcam has an in-built laser beam which lets absent pet owners interact with their housebound chums: use its smartphone app to control the little red dot and work your cat into a frenzy. It's good exercise for your pets -- and potential YouTube gold. $179

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This umbrella is armed with Bluetooth and a companion app, so it can alert you when you're parted from it (or leave it on the bus). It's location-aware, so if you place it in a designated "safe zone" such as your house, it won't bother you. But if rain is forecast, it will then ask to be brought along. £49

This Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat can give regular air conditioning units a bunch of smart features. The Tado° app gives you complete control at home or abroad and can use GPS to turn on the air conditioning when you approach your house. £99

This article was first published in the June 2015 issue of WIRED magazine